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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement following announcements by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S.
Issues:Building Our Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of S. 4359, a bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Atlanta after the late U.S. Senator from Georgia, Johnny Isakson, who passed away in December 2021.
Issues:Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of S. 3369, a bill that would designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Atlanta, Georgia, after former U.S. Senator Joseph Maxwell Cleland. Senator Cleland passed away in November 2021.
Issues:Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's enactment by listing funds that have been allocated in his district.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's (IIJA) enactment. Congressman Bishop supported the bipartisan infrastructure bill's approval in Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Building Our Communities

ALBANY — Albany State University has been awarded $2.9 million for the Connecting Minority Communities Program federal grant from the United States Department of Commerce. This grant was made possible by the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021.

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The American Legion Post in Albany recognizes veterans every month, however, Veterans Day 2022 was special.
Every November 11th, Americans celebrate those who selflessly fought for our country. People who say a simple "thank you for your service," is sometimes all that they need to feel appreciated.
Issues:Veterans

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded a $2,997,777 Connecting Minority Communities Program grant to Albany State University (ASU) Wednesday.

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany State University was given almost $3 million in grant funding to expand broadband internet service.
The university was given a $2,997,777 Connecting Minority Communities Program grant.
Congressman Sanford Bishop said broadband access is crucial to everyday life.